Hidden in Plain Sight

*Jaime's POV*

After such a long day, I finally made it back to Tony's place. I ended up going home first to see if I could gather all my thoughts and put them onto sentences that make sense, but unfortunately that was not the case. I've been having such confusing thoughts lately and I don't know how to physically say them and explain them. I'm really hoping Tony will understand me.

"Drink?" Tony asks as we walk into his kitchen. I nod. He hands me a glass of coke.

Erin wasn't due home until late tonight so it makes the perfect time to talk to Tony. We walk out into his backyard and sit in his outdoor area. It's so beautiful out here, although it's coming close to winter soon, so the air is getting chilly.

"So, what is it you wanted to talk about?" Tony asks after a while of silence.

"Uh, Carly" I say shyly.

"Yeah I gathered that" he laughs. "But anything specific?"

"Well uh... Where do I start?" I throw my head into my hands already.

"From where you feel comfortable? Whatever comes to mind?" He says softly.

"Okay it's gonna jumble around a fair bit, so try to keep up" Tony nods and I begin. "Well the other night, as Carly was explaining earlier, she got really drunk because she was in some sort of emotional turmoil about her mothers death, and amidst her drunken state, she called me and so I came to rescue her. I helped her out and she talked to me about things that I'm guessing she wouldn't normally. She told me how her high school life was horrible because people thought she was some weirdo and stuff, and then after a while she was telling me how much of a good friend I was. And yeah she passed out in her bed and then yesterday she called me again and I came over to tell her about the night before and we talked and after a while I pretty much gave her this speech about how amazing she is for being a good friend and I... I kissed her"

Tony sat there still. Silent. His face was blank, probably trying to take in my life story. That would probably be me if he told me something like that. But there I sat, awkwardly waiting for Tony to reply. After a minute, his mouth opened slightly and he started bobbing his head, trying to form words.

"Yeah, so uh, that happened" was the first thing he said. It really didn't calm my nerves. "So... What was her reaction?"

"Well, she was kinda like you just then. Speechless. But then when I told her I was foolish to do that but then she told me she liked it and I really shouldn't feel foolish because she understood. But then i went to leave and she followed me to my car and then she told me I shouldn't be embarrassed or anything, and that she did like it. Then she kissed me on the cheek and walked back inside."

Again, Tony was silent. "Well, that sounds good on your part. She doesn't seem to hate you at all" Tony laughs. I give him a look that says 'dude, no'. "So... Is that the problem or..?"

"Well it is sorta, but not really. Dude, I have to admit something. I like Carly. A lot. So much it's probably not healthy after the past two months. And I am really not sure if she likes me back or anything, or she's still got something on with Jack or what. I don't know. All I know is, that I like her"

That's it. I admitted it. I said it. Tony heard it. I like Carly alright.

"Well... I don't know what to say man." Tony says sympathetically.

"You don't need to say anything. Just tell me that she doesn't like me and I am crazy for having a crush on my boss basically" I throw my head into my hands.

"Jaime, I'm not going to lie to you like that. Carly likes you too, and probably more than a friend way. Why else would she drunk call you? And besides, Carly is a beautiful girl. She's funny, talented and an all round good person to be around you are not crazy for liking her at all. I actually think it's kind of cute" Tony smiles at me.

"You really think so?" He nods at me. "I don't know man"

Tony stops me. "Jaime stop. Stop worrying, have you spoken her in depth about the other day?" I shake my head, telling him that I tried to this morning but she was playing music. "Well, maybe tomorrow afternoon or Saturday, just try to talk to her about it? You may be able to find out how she feels about you. I know it's easier said than done but you never know man"

I kind of just look at Tony. I know he is right. He's right when I should talk to her more about it and see how she feels about me, and how it could be easier said than done. I guess I should give it a go.

"Yeah, you're right. I'll see if I can like talk to her after work tomorrow or something. Thank you Tony" I smile.

"No worries man. Always here to replace Carly when you need someone to talk to" he laughs. We both stand up and hug each other before I leave. And now the nerves keeps getting deeper.

Notes

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